2002

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Receive tvork experience through ECCC program East Central Community College sophomores Jeremy McNarr (top left photo) and Barry Nowell (top nght photo), both of Philadelphia ~re among partic1pants 1n the college's Work-Based Learning Program, which provides vocational-technical students the opportunity to gain valu ble work expenen e whrle pursUing deg ees in therr chosen fields of study. McNair, whose major is computer programming and network t ch ology works bout 22 hou s a week for the Neshoba County School District rn additcon to attending classes at East Central. McNair is perforrmng computer ma1ntenance work under the watchful eyes of Steve Nelson (second from left), Neshoba County Superinten- ent Educatro Jasoo Mayo technology coordrnator for the county school district; and Jeff Hilt, ECCC Work-Based Learning Coordina- Nowell whose major rs drat ing and desrgn technology, works about 30 hours a week for Randy Watkins (at right), owner of Randy •u""""",C' Constructron 1n Phrladelphia, in addition to qttending class( s at Eas+ Cer.tral. Nowell is shown caulking a mantle in a house being 't by Watkrns Constructron in rural Neshoba Counti Also looking on is Jeff Hrtt, ECCC Work-Based Learni g Coordinator. Area businesses rndust es rnterested rn taking advantage of the Work-Based Learning Program should contact Hilt at the college's Workforce Develop– Center Phone 635-2111 or call toll free, 1-877-462·3222, ext. 305. (EC Photo)

APPEARED IN: LAKE MESSENGER._____________ SCOTT COUNTY TIMES._______ UNION APPEAL--------- WINSTON COUNTY JOURNAL.____ SPIRIT OF MORTON____________

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